PFC Joseph P. Dwyer Peer Support Program Act

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32 cosponsors · 23 D, 9 R

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This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish the PFC Joseph P. Dwyer Peer Support Program to make grants to eligible entities for peer-to-peer mental health programs for veterans.

What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in House · Jan 15, 2025

PFC Joseph P. Dwyer Peer Support Program Act

Eligible entities include (1) a nonprofit organization that has historically served the mental health needs of veterans; (2) a congressionally chartered veteran service organization; or (3) a state, local, or tribal veteran service agency, director, or commissioner.

The VA shall establish an advisory committee to create appropriate program standards.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov

About this bill and sources

Official title: PFC Joseph P. Dwyer Peer Support Program Act

Latest action (Feb 20, 2025): Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security · Origin: House · Introduced: Jan 15, 2025

Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)

No recorded floor vote found.